We begin all appointments with a consultation. During the consultation, we review the area(s) of concern, and review your medical history. It is important to fully disclose your medical history prior to treatment as certain allergies, skin & neurological conditions or medications can jeopardize your safety or results. 

We will then take your before and after pictures for your charts. Avoid direct, excessive sun exposure or tanning one month prior to treatment. Additionally, it is recommended to avoid the use of retinol for a few days before and after your treatment to minimize skin irritation.

During treatment there will be a bright flash of light from the Lumecca that feels like a light elastic sensation. Redness and a slight warming of the skin are normal after treatment and usually subsides within an hour. To ensure optimal results, we kindly request that you arrive for your appointment without any makeup. This allows us to thoroughly cleanse the treatment area and accurately assess any changes in your skin.

Over the next 24-48 hours you may see a darkening of pigmented spots; in the week afterwards the pigmented lesions flake off, leading to an evening out of skin tone. After treating vascular lesions you may see the vein blanch and disappear or a color change in the vessel which dissapates after a few days. An improved skin appearance can be noted after the first session and multiple sessions provide even better results. 

Treatment regime’s depend on the severity of skin damage, type of treatment (vascular vs sun damage) and energy settings. Sun damage and skin complexion results can be seen a few days after the first session. The skin will continue to look younger and more brilliant over time with most visible results after 1-2 weeks. Having multiple photofacial sessions will improve the final result. For vascular treatments such as spider or leg veins, results can be seen immediately in up to 2 weeks.